Definition

A person who designs and builds robots, often working in technology and engineering fields.

Example

The roboticist presented her latest invention at the technology conference.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new roboticist in town?

No, I haven't! What do they do?

They're working on developing smarter robots for everyday tasks.

That sounds amazing! I'd love to see what they create.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roboticist is formed from "robot" (from Czech *robota*, meaning forced labor or drudgery) and "-icist" (a suffix used to denote a specialist or expert in a field). The word refers to a specialist in the field of robotics, which involves the design and creation of robots.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'robot' as a machine that performs tasks, and '-icist' means a person who specializes in something. So, a roboticist is someone who specializes in creating and working with robots.

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